Little Black Dress - The Bend Magazine

Little Black Dress

The Essentials - Part Three

By: Jarred Schuetze  Photos by: Aaron Garcia  Dresses: Julian Gold

Inspired by the tailored black uniforms of maids and shopgirls, Coco Chanel was credited for introducing the little black dress in the 1920s. Later dubbed “the cocktail dress” in the 1950s, the LBD is the epitome of chic, functionality, and versatility. In short, the LBD may be the most essential item in a woman’s wardrobe.